Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Landmark Convention Center (Temple Theater)
Click here for directions to the Landmark.
Sponsors
Event Sponsors
Boeing Global Corporate Citizenship
Rebecca Cates
Table Sponsor
Program of Events
Auctioneer: Marcus Walker
Master of Ceremonies: Mike Medrzycki
5:00 - Doors Open, Registration, Social, Silent Auction Tables Open.
6:30 - PURPLE Silent Table Closes
7:00 - YELLOW Silent Table Closes
7:15 - Call to Dinner, Welcome & Blessing
7:30 - Dinner, Recognitions, Presentation of the Bill Downey Award
8:00 - Live Auction Begins (see below)
A very special SUPER SILENT table closes 15 minutes after the Live Auction ends.
All proceeds from the SUPER SILENT auction table will support L'Arche Tahoma Hope's "Solidarity with the South" efforts for L'Arche communities in Latin America & the Caribbean.
Live Auction...
Following is a quick listing of our live auction items, just to whet your appetite...
| 1001 | Get Away to Case Inlet: Get away to Grapeview on Case Inlet to this rambler with a wrap around deck and views of Harstene Island and Mt. Rainier... |
| 1002 | Let's Go Fishing: Experienced fisherman Rob Olson will take you and a friend on a guided salmon fishing trip. This outing includes a gourmet breakfast and lunch... |
| 1003 | Farmers Work for You: See what a difference a day can make as you just sit back and watch the full force of the L’Arche Farm & Gardens crew work for you... |
| 1004 | Week of Art at the Gruenwald Guild: The Grünewald Guild sets on the Wenatchee River 14 miles north of Leavenworth. The Guild community gathers and connects people from around the globe, from the hopeful to the accomplished, artists and theologians who share a common mission ... |
| 1005 | Take Me Out to the Ballgame: The winning bidder will be treated to 8 tickets in a field box (located in front of Rainiers batting circle) for Friday night, June 11,2010, which also includes.... |
| 1006 | Dessert, Anyone? Six scrumptious desserts will be auctioned off for your table to enjoy... |
| 1007 | Home Care and Self Care: This is your chance to get four hours of house cleaning and 27 window panes washed, while you enjoy a spa package... |
| 1008 | Tea Party with Core Member, Nancy Tyson: You and up to eleven of your friends will join Nancy at L’Arche Farmhouse for a relaxing Saturday afternoon tea... |
| 1009 | Mystic Blues Quilt: Queen size handmade quilt (75x94) Cream with tones of blue and green in traditional blocks... |
| 1010 | Weekend Getaway in Leavenworth: Your stay in Leavenworth includes a two night stay at the Icicle Inn Resort and an evening at the Leavenworth Summer Theater... |
| 1011 | An Afternoon at the Ballet: Two tickets to PNW Ballet’s Coppélia Saturday, June 12th at 2 PM. A private tour behind the scenes at McCaw Hall follows performance. Enjoy fine dining at Savor afterwards... |
| 1012 | Paradise by the Sea for Two: Alaska Airlines flies you to Mexico where you’ll stay in a beautiful condo in La Paz. This 4th floor condo has just over 1700 square feet with two master suites, a large kitchen, dining and living area, three full bathrooms, laundry room, and three balconies overlooking the pool, the beach, and the Sea of Cortez.... |
| 1013 | Picnic and Paddle:Take a paddle in handcrafted double kayak at the Nisqually Delta accompanied by experienced paddlers, Joe Cates-Carney and Steve Kramp. A gourmet lunch will keep you nourished... |
| 1014 | Fund an Item: The L'Arche Experience - L’Arche is committed to providing times of reflection and renewal, of fun, and of education, to all of our members, both core members and assistants, but we need your help to keep making these experiences possible... |
| 1015 | The Wizard of Greaswood City: The Wizard will perform a 30 minute magic show for any adult or children’s function staged in Puget Sound. Get a $50 Target gift card and $25 gift certificate to Hello Cupcake. |
| 1016 | Up Close with Carole King & James Taylor: Two tickets to May 9, 2010 concert at Key Arena. First level seating…you’ll never get tickets like this again! Gift certificates to dine at Cutters or Palomino in Seattle and an evening at the Hyatt in Seattle. |
| 1017 | Fabulous Indian Dinner & Henna Tattoo Party with a View: Enjoy drinks, appetizers, & custom henna tattoos by Maura Toohey-Carlisle at Maura’s home overlooking Puget Sound. A culinary delight to follow prepared by Smithosh Mathew, L’Arche Tahoma Hope assistant. This dinner includes a spicy, fish curry and lamb curry as well as vegetarian curries accompanied by naan bread, Indian Basmati rice and a traditional dessert... |
| 1018 | Bidding Frenzy: Duke's, Macy's, Pomodoro, The Grand Cinema, Anthony's and much more... |
| 1019 | Hoodsport Weekend Getaway and Wine Tour: Your get away includes a three night stay at a four bedroom vacation home located in Hoodsport with spectacular water views. Walk to Hoodsport Winery for a private wine-tasting... |
| 1020 | Dinner, Scotch and Cigars for Eight: Back by popular demand, this L’Arche Auction tradition is once again hosted by Steve Kramp. The evening includes a gourmet meal of ‘Surf and Turf’ for eight accompanied by a sampling of over 100 varieties of single malt scotch and bourbon. Top off the night with dessert and a fine cigar... |
| 1021 | Light Up the Grill: Tuscany Series BBQ Grill and BBQ package (skewers, cocktail forks, cookbook, marinades, cocktail/salad plates, placemates), a case of Samuel Adams Beer, 10 pounds of King Salmon that was caught and frozen within the last 6 months, and a few other surprises... |
| 1022 | Grag Bag: Gifts cards to Harkness Furniture, Asado’s, Katie Downs, Pacific Northwest Shop, Godiva Chocolates, and more, plus whatever's added through the evening... |
Silent Tables...
Don't overlook all the hidden jewels on our Purple and Yellow Silent Tables and our Super Silent Table. Here are just a few for you: Disneyland tickets, Baskets and Baskets and Baskets full of items you haven't yet realized how much you need, Estate Planning Package, a Truck and a Boat (have you curious yet?), Spring Break Week in Chelan, Massages and Dinners and Tickets, oh my!
If you have any questions, please email us at auction@larchetahomahope.org
or contact Rachel or Mary at our Administrative Office.